Patent Technical Specialist

A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a Patent Technical Specialist to support patent research, application preparation, and prosecution activities. The role involves leveraging a strong scientific background to develop patent strategies and interface with attorneys and staff. Ideal candidates will have 0-3 years of patent experience, with post-doctoral or related experience preferred.

Duties:

• Assist with patent research, application preparation, and submission.
• Interface with attorneys, staff, and other departments as necessary.
• Aid attorneys in literature and patent searching.
• Assist in reviewing file histories of patents.
• Analyze literature and patent databases to assess patentability.
• Support patent application prosecution under attorney supervision.
• Prepare patent applications with close attorney guidance.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of patent experience.
• Post-doctoral or related experience preferred.
• Advanced scientific degree (M.S., Ph.D.) or Bachelor's in a technical discipline.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Sound scientific and technical knowledge.
• Awareness of case law sources and argument preparation.
• Understanding of patent prosecution procedures.
• Familiarity with leading patent law cases.
• Basic grasp of patentability requirements.
• Understanding of validity and infringement concepts.
• Knowledge of patent lifecycle stages and procedural requirements.
• Basic understanding of patent application structure.
• Ability to apply rules and guidelines within the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure.
• Proficiency in conducting and evaluating patent and literature searches.
• Skill in preparing key facts and observations for responses and opinions.

Education:

• Advanced scientific degree (M.S., Ph.D.) or Bachelor's in a technical discipline.

Certifications:

• None specified.

Skills:

• Technical writing proficiency.
• Strong scientific and technical acumen.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Detail-oriented approach to reviewing patents and literature.
• Ability to work under close attorney supervision.
• Proficiency in applying legal rules and guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.